After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Good Samaritan HomeSchool, Zavalla was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Newton 11-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Zavalla considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Paisley Nerren spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on McKenna Bridges, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bailey Campbell, who scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-3.
The win got Zavalla back to even at 1-1. As for Newton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zavalla will host Good Samaritan HomeSchool at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Good Samaritan HomeSchool will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Zavalla surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newton, they will welcome Chester at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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